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Road deaths: Motorcyclist is 21st person to be killed on Irish roads this year

The man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene.

A MAN IN his 30s has died in Kerry following a crash near the village of Abbeydorney this morning.

He was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a lorry at about 10am.

The driver – a man in his 30s – was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other injuries reported.

The R556 is closed for forensic exams and local diversions are in place.

Witnesses have been asked to contact the local garda station on 066 710 2300.

He is the 21st person – and 2nd biker – to be killed on Irish roads so far in 2015.

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